How to Install Android 7.1 Nougat Based LineageOS 14.1 on Honor 4x

Honor launched the honor 4x smartphone a couple of years back if was indeed one of the successful models of the smartphone. It has a decent set of specs for the price at which it is being offered at. However, when you compare with other competitions on the market right now, at the same price you can get way better smartphones. Also, if you own the smartphone, then you already know how bad the software on this smartphone is. However, there is not a lot of things which you can do about it, other than simply flashing a new custom ROM.

If you are wondering how to do it, then you are in the right place, since today in this tutorial, we will show you exactly how to do the same. Today, in this tutorial, we will show you how to Install Android 7.1 Nougat Based LineageOS 14.1 on Honor 4x. But before we begin, let’s take a look at some of the features that it adds to the smartphone.

About the ROM

Below are some of the working features of the smartphone on this ROM –

Camera rear/front (Photographs)

Camera rear/front (Video – Use Camu from Play Store)

Auto brightness.

Fingerprint.

Bluetooth, Mic, Wi-Fi, GPS, IR

Hotspot

RIL

Now that it is out of the way, let’s check out some of the requirements that are necessary for the installation. Below are some of the pre-requisite for the same –

Pre-requisite

The first thing which you need to make sure is that you are creating a complete backup of your files. Since we will be completely wiping the internal memory of the phone, you will end up loosing all your files.

You also need to make sure that you are installing a custom recovery software. You can install any of your choices, however, we suggest you go for TWRP for this installation.

You also need to make sure that the battery in the tablet has about 60-percent charge before you begin the installation. If your smartphone’s battery dies during the installation, then you may end up with a completely bricked smartphone.

And lastly it is also necessary to make sure that you have downloaded the firmware file which is necessary for the installation. Without this file, you won’t be able to proceed with the installation and hence we suggest you download the same from the link given below.

Installation

Assuming that you have downloaded the files given in the link above, it is now time to begin the installation process.

The first thing which you need to make sure is that you copy the downloaded file to the smartphone.

Once done, simply turn off your phone and enter into the recovery mode. You can do this by pressing Volume Down Power Key at the same time.

After this, once you are in the recovery menu, look for wipe and format option ⇒ wipe data, system, cache and Dalvik cache and initiate it.

Once done, now return back to the recovery menu and tap on Install.

Now it will ask you to browse for the firmware file which you had copied earlier. Simply navigate to the same and select it.

After that simply swipe to begin the installation.

Do make a note that the installation will take some time and hence we suggest you be patient with the same.

After it is done, before rebooting you can also choose to install the GApps.

Once this is done, your device will automatically reboot into the new ROM.

Do make a note that the first reboot may take a long time and hence we suggest you stay patient with the same. Having said, if you have any queries regarding the setup, then be sure to let us know by commenting down below and also stay tuned to Android Advices for more tutorials like this.